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LECOM offers free kids' dental care Nov. 7 in Lakewood Ranch

By Lakewood Ranch Beacon staff · November 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Two dental students in scrubs treat a young girl in a dental chair. — Dental students in scrubs and masks provide a free exam to a young girl in a dental chair at a community clinic — the same type of hands-on, student-led care LECOM's Super Smile Saturday brings to children in Lakewood Ranch each year. Germanna CC (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Children ages 2–17 can get free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the LECOM School of Dental Medicine on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) dental school will hold its annual Super Smile Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4800 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. in Bradenton, according to SRQ Magazine. Dental students, working under faculty supervision, will handle the care. Families can also expect oral health education, games, prizes and free dental care kits.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. LECOM said on Instagram that families can register by emailing [email protected].

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